1231-3 I am Ezekiel—a priest and the son of Buzi.[A]a priest and the son of Buzi: Or “the son of Buzi the priest.”Five years after King Jehoiachin of Judah had been led away as a prisoner to Babylonia, I was living near the Chebar River among those who had been taken there with him. Then on the fifth day of the fourth month[B]Five years … prisoner … fourth month: Probably July of 593 b.c. of the thirtieth year,[C]thirtieth year: The event from which this date is figured is unknown. the heavens suddenly opened. The LORD placed his hand upon me[D]The LORD placed his hand upon me: This was a sign that the LORD had chosen Ezekiel to be his prophet. and showed me some visions.